The Co-op news and analysis – Page 6
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NewsEast of England Co-op cuts CO2 emissions by 11% with raft of sustainability measures
Measures have included installing more solar panels and energy-efficient lighting and refrigerators
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NewsCo-op Wholesale and Roadchef extend supply partnership into WH Smith outlets
Co-op Wholesale will supply ambient, chilled and frozen food and drink, including a mix of branded and Co-op own label, to 31 WH Smith stores at Roadchef service stations from next month
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NewsCo-op opens its largest franchise store at University of Warwick
Students can also secure a 5% member discount on Co-op renters’ insurance
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NewsCo-op launches QR code at self-scan tills for ‘easy’ membership sign-up
The technology prompts customers to use their membership card after scanning their items in order to benefit from member price savings, deals and promotions
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NewsCo-op boosts foodservice presence with the launch of second ‘on the go’ micro store
Co-op’s new concept focuses on transient consumer culture, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner in new formats
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Range PreviewCo-op launches new ready meal range and £7 dine-in deal for two
Co-op has launched Served, its new spin on a meal-for-two deal, undercutting premium rivals on price and aiming to make midweek dining easier
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Analysis & FeaturesCo-op cyberattack hurt but its response tells a better story
The Co-op is also back on the front foot. While store openings slowed, 30 will come onstream in the second half
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Comment & OpinionGoodbye Dubai? Why the pistachio chocolate trend is here to stay
The proliferation of Dubai-style innovation chocolate has served as a platform to introduce pistachio as a core flavour in confectionery
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NewsCo-op back running at full operational capacity following devastating cyberattack
Co-op today posted its results for the six months to 5 July 2025, which revealed the cyberattack will end up costing £120m in lost profits this year
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NewsCo-op cyberattack to cost £120m in lost profits
Co-op’s stores suffered widespread availability issues for two weeks in May
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NewsMorrisons hires ex-Nisa boss as ops director for company convenience stores
The supermarket said it welcomed Peter Batt to the team as he brought over 30 years’ food and retail experience.
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NewsAscona Group extends partnership with Co-op Wholesale
Under the new agreement, Co-op Wholesale will continue to supply all 62 Ascona forecourts across the UK
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NewsEG On The Move and Co-op expand forecourt partnership amid hunt for sites
The pair first launched seven trial sites last summer, including in Sussex, Buckinghamshire and Scotland
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s changing in Co-op’s restructure and how will it help?
As the Co-op establishes a group commercial and logistics division, its leader Matt Hood is looking to underline its supplier credentials
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NewsCo-op and Barnardo’s urge food retailers to extend loyalty schemes to under-18s
Co-op is currently the only national UK food retailer to offer 16 and 17-year-olds independent access to benefits as part of its membership proposition
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NewsCostcutter ends industry speculation with Co-op Wholesale deal
Costcutter has been supplied by Co-op Wholesale, under its former name Nisa, since 2018, but its existing contract was due to run out in December of this year
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NewsCo-op shakes up leadership teams to accelerate growth and buying powers
Co-op said its new commercial and logistics division would be ‘a cornerstone of our strategy’
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NewsJo Whitfield to become first female chair of the BRC
Whitfield, whose 25 years in the industry has also included leadership roles at Asda and Matalan, will succeed former Morrisons chairman Andy Higginson
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Comment & OpinionHolland & Barrett’s tie-up with Co-op is a healthy win-win
Health and wellness specialist Holland & Barrett has launched branded concessions in 125 Co-op stores
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NewsCo-op to launch beer from Palestinian microbrewery Taybeh Brewing Co
The beer will be stocked in 1,600 Co-op stores from 10 September